Brenchley Wood

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Brenchley Wood
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Brenchley Wood
TypeNature reserve
LocationMatfield, Kent
OS grid TQ 648 420
Area15 hectares (37 acres)
Managed byKent Wildlife Trust

Brenchley Wood is a 15-hectare (37-acre) nature reserve south of Paddock Wood in Kent. It is managed by the Kent Wildlife Trust, and it is part of the High Weald Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. [1]

This ancient wood is dominated by mature beech and oak trees, with birds such as nightingales and tawny owls. A former pine plantation in the north of the site is now being restored to heathland. [1]

There is access at the junction of Romford Road and Foxhole Lane.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Brenchley Wood". Kent Wildlife Trust. Archived from the original on 3 January 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2018.

Coordinates: 51°09′14″N0°21′18″E / 51.154°N 0.355°E / 51.154; 0.355